Assistant Engineer - Communications (Design)

Description Job Title: Assistant Engineer- Communications (Design) Department: Engineering MTA Agency: LIRR Primary Location(s): Queens Salary Range: $99, 782 - $124,727 Position Classification: Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: Non Closing Date: Until Filled About Your Agency Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. Job Summary This position is responsible for the planning, management, and coordination all Communication’s related activities including, testing, inspection, and repairs, oversee field forces, prepare maintenance schedules, manage project work, conduct manpower utilization studies, preparation of the budget, oversee safety programs, maintenance of ISO 9001 certification, and for implementing continuous process improvement practices as they pertain to system maintenance requirements, which includes periodically updating Standard Operating Procedures (Communications SOP), developing system maintenance procedures and documentation, ensuring accurate records are kept and that staff is familiar with all of the above.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate all Communications-related activities to ensure all implementation, testing, inspection, and maintenance goals and initiatives are met. Includes daily management of forces, scheduling and prioritizing work and field inspections and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Establishing new standards and procedures for maintenance of Communication systems consistent with current existing policies to achieve departmental goals. Determine how new procedures will be implemented. Monitor and evaluate installation/construction of programmed work. Conduct design reviews. Write installation / maintenance procedures and processes as required.
• Prepare, manage and monitor section budget. Establishment of appropriate staff resource requirements and fiscal guidelines. Initiate and oversee the procurement of materials.
• Apply the applicable Labor Agreements consistently and uniformly. Interpret work rules. Assist in handling grievances in section, relative to the existing contract. Research answers for formal Union claims. Provide input for future labor negotiations. Provide required documentation for Claims and Labor Relations. Assist in responding to complaints from other departments and the public.
• Conduct investigations and recommend new creative and innovative technologies for application at the LIRR. Ensure employees are properly trained on all new and emerging technologies in a timely manner.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Manage, implement and control the adherence to safety rules and regulations. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions for employees. Preform safety audits. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example. Investigate reported on-job accidents for cause and prevention.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management. Support operational and weather-related needs of the Comm Dept. on a 24/7 basis.

Required Education And Experience Assistant Engineer Level I

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field. An additional four years of demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Successful completion of the LIRR Engineering Department Junior Engineer Program or a minimum of two (2) years as a Communication Technician or Communication related or recent, related telecommunication / Electronics / Computer / Networking experi…